Working Holidaymaker Upgrade?? Switch?? Need help!

[pinguana]

I came to the UK, from Canada, on a Working Holidaymaker visa - my intentions were to return to after the visa was up; however, after some time here with my fiance (UK citizen) I have come to enjoy the country and rather than move to Canada with him, we have decided that we would rather stay in the UK.

For reference:
He has lived in the UK all his life, and I have lived in Canada all mine (both with the exception of our travels).

What steps will we have to take to make this possible?
Is there any way I can apply for citizenship or 'further leave to remain' without having to leave the country?

Is it possible for us to get married without me being a citizen? What do we have to do to accomplish this?
Will the marriage prior to me being a citizen help or hinder us?


Any information or links are greatly appreciated.

Thank you all for your time in reading this.

-Pinguana

[ppron747]

How long have you been here, Pinguana, and how long have got left on your WHM visa? Also, are you living with your fiance? If so, for how long?